He was with me through thick and thin for 17 years: Samantha

Samantha is one of the most talented and usually popular heroines in Telugu cinema. In accordance with this, her personal life and professional life is also a topic of discussion these days. In this context, the actress has stated that she has this one man in her life who had been around for 17 years and is an integral part of her life.

Samantha recently shared a touching message about her close friend, actor-director Rahul Ravindran. She revealed a special gift he gave her—a plaque engraved with a heartfelt poem calling her a “Woman of Steel.”

The poem praised her resilience and strength, saying, “What doesn’t defeat you, makes you stronger than ever… and stronger forever.” This thoughtful gesture deeply moved Samantha, especially as she’s been courageously battling myositis.

She posted the gift on Instagram with an emotional message: “To those of you fighting hard battles, this one’s for you. Keep fighting… we’ll be stronger than ever… and stronger forever soon.” Samantha and Rahul share a long-standing friendship that began during the filming of Moscowin Kaveri.

Over the years, Rahul has remained a pillar of support in her life. Samantha often credits him for being one of her strongest motivators, someone who constantly reminds her of her inner strength and courage.

After having worked on a project together earlier in their career, the two of them have been sharing a special relationship for the last 17 years as they turned out to be thickest of friends.